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Safety Officer

Salary

$54,013.00 - $70,139.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20242079037DDOTSSL

Department

Dept of Transportation

Opening Date

11/22/2024

Bargaining Unit

0500

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Description

Under general supervision, conducts occupational safety programs, investigates safety problems and recommends corrective action in the enforcement of City and Departmental safety standards, and supervises Assistant Safety Officers and supporting staff.

Examples of Duties

• Investigate accidents and review accident reports to ascertain facts, identify and eliminate causes, and determine high-risk areas.

• Develops methods of reducing accidents, and determines, with engineering and health authorities, how potential and existing hazards can be eliminated.

• Conducts routine on-site surveys and inspections as well as special investigations of work operations and premises for unsafe conditions and work habits.

• Prepares reports of survey findings and recommends corrective action to eliminate unsafe conditions and practices.

• Reviews plans and specifications for new equipment, facilities, and operations for conformance with established safety standards.

• Serves as a liaison with State safety compliance officers.

• Performs follow-up investigations to determine if safety violations have been eliminated.

• Determines departmental need for specialized training programs related to employee safety; plans, schedules, and/or conducts such programs.

• Confers with division heads, subordinate supervisors, and union representatives in securing employee support for objectives and ensuring the effectiveness of the safety programs.

• Prepares estimates of costs and benefits of instituting proposed safety measures.

• Recommends purchase of safety equipment.

• Compiles statistics, prepares reports on and maintains records of safety violations, job injuries, and Workmen's Compensation cases.

• Contacts attending physicians and injured employees regarding medical treatment, prognosis, and progress to prevent abuse of Workmen's Compensation and sick leave provisions.

• Confers with and submits reports and recommendations to superiors, Risk Managemen,t and Law Department staff on Workmen's Compensation claims.

Testifies in disputed Workers' compensation cases.

• Instructs and trains staff on requirements, policies, and procedures.

• Evaluate performance, counsel employees on performance, and work with employees on professional development.

• Performs duties in accordance with Departmental safety procedures including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or G.E.D. Two (2) years of college with course work in occupational safety standards and practices; preferably a Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to occupational safety.

Two years of experience in planning and conducting successful occupational safety programs covering a wide variety of occupations and exposures to hazardous work environments.

Supplemental Information

At the discretion of the HR Director and Department Director, the two (2) years of college can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%

• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

  Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 02/02/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD/J.D.

• No Education experience

  02

  Do you possess two years of experience in occupational safety programs?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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